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Are these England's oddest allotments?https://www.theguardian.com/uk/the-northerner/2012/apr/24/national-trust-farne-islands-st-cuthbert-grace-darling-allotments
Several miles out to sea, much dive-bombed by seabirds, and previous gardeners include St Cuthbert and Grace Darling<p>Is the north of England on safe ground in claiming to have England's remotest allotment? This <em>Guardian Northerner</em> post is a way of finding out.</p><p>Can there be any further away from everyone except its cultivators than the walled plots on the islands of <a href="http://www.farne-islands.com/">Brownsman and Inner Farne</a> off the coast of Northumberland?</p><p>Life on the Farne Islands can be quite a challenge at times. Our nearest shop is a boat ride away and the weather often limits when we can make trips to the mainland. To be able to open the door and pick fresh produce when we need it is a fantastic prospect.</p><p>We had to choose carefully when deciding what to plant on the Farnes. Before we made the decision we tested the soil, researched what grows well in sea air and worked out what would best withstand the extreme weather the Rangers can experience on the islands. This is a test year, however. We need to see how things survive and which plants cope with the conditions. We plan to come back every year for a day or two to make improvements and it will be a number of years before the garden established.</p><p>None of the Rangers are gardening experts so it's very much going to be a learning curve for us all. We're up for the challenge, especially when the reward is our own homegrown food</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/uk/the-northerner/2012/apr/24/national-trust-farne-islands-st-cuthbert-grace-darling-allotments">Continue reading...</a>The National TrustThe FAReligionGardening adviceBirdsRSPBDurhamDurham UniversityAllotmentsTue, 24 Apr 2012 14:17:00 GMThttp://www.theguardian.com/uk/the-northerner/2012/apr/24/national-trust-farne-islands-st-cuthbert-grace-darling-allotmentsPhotograph: Steve Allen Travel Photography/GettyFish are OK, but don't expect duck on the menu at the Farnes. Photograph: Steve Allen Travel Photography/Getty ImagesPhotograph: Steve Allen Travel Photography/GettyFish are OK, but don't expect duck on the menu at the Farnes. Photograph: Steve Allen Travel Photography/Getty ImagesMartin Wainwright2012-04-24T14:17:00Z